SIBU: More than 500 recipients were awarded state honours by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, at Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) here today (August 29).
Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon led the list of recipients with the Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak, Johan Bintang Sarawak (JBS) alongside others who received the same award, Junih Salleh Ahmad and Law Siew Hie.
Meanwhile, Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine, was awarded the Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak, Johan Bintang Kenyalang (JBK).
Director of the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) Samuel Simon, was awarded the Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Pingat Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (PPC), which was also awarded to Kueh Lei Poh, Dominic Chuggat, John Kenedy Janang, and Rodziah Mohamad.
For the Pingat Pewira Negeri (PPN)-Bronze award, Temenggong Datuk Wilfred Billy Panyau led the list of recipients.
Other PPN-Bronze awardees included Han Hipeni, Abang Bolhassan Abang Rabaie, Abang Ibrahim Abang Kipni, Majeri Li, Mohd Ibrahim Abdullah, Michael Ancho Tabor, Sengalang Uyang, Liew Tubow, Bilun Mandaw, Andrew Anyi Emang, Nyaiyang Angi, Usa Dana, Riman Unggang, Basa Gali, Peter Bat Wan, and Samson Michael Juan.
The Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak, Pegawai Bintang Sarawak (PBS), was conferred to Chieng Jin Ek, Nicholas Kudi Jantai, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, Temenggong Awangku Ibrahim Awangku Hosan, Jeffery Phang Siaw Foong, Ling Thian Ing, and Nee Lian Chin.
The Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak, Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (PBK), was awarded to Professor Dr Musdi Shanat, Associate Professor Dr Abdul Rahman Saili, Dr Teh Jo Hun, Dr P. Raviwharmman Packierisamy, Pemanca Bujang Razeli, Abdul Talib Jarni, Adrian Luang, Chion Yuei Lien Mat Zinan Wahit, Mohamad Shukri Kana, Omar Sidek Murat, Mohamad Zailani Jaya, Gung Chiu Kion, Sait Enggang, Raja Manikam Subramaniam, Joseph Melayu Entalai, Dr Nelson Brandah Seli, Ho Kok Munting @ Munting Eja, Hillary Tawan Achai, Ling Kie King, Hii Sing Lung, Madang Jelani, Mohd Yusri Azhar Abdullah @ Leo Takip, Ng Chee Huay, Teo Nging Poh, Wan Mohamad Wan Drahman, Wong King Said, Yong Ing Chu, Dr Wan Mariam Wan Abdul Rahman, Rohana Mohamad Ali, Naimah Ahmad, Mastura Mohamad Mansor, Magdaline Jon, Rose Demon Simpang, and Sim Tang Fei.
The Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Pingat Perkhidmatan Bakti (PPB), was awarded to Major Ujan Mekol, Assistant Commissioner Hamad Seman, Assistant Commissioner of Prisons Tze Khee Shoon, Hamdan @ Hamdin Katang, and Mohd Amirul @ Godfredie Valentine Laiseh.
Others who received the PPB award include Dennis Omong Tawing, Thomas Geoffrey Kandawang, Constantine Gerald David Jonas, Mathew Hubert, Lim Yew Leong, Jecklen Kunjan, Edward August Banyi, Sandak Lanyau, Mohd Zamari Mat Taib, Ibrahim Mohidin, Ustaz Kassim Mohidin, Burhanuddin Kederi, Abdul Nasir Morni, Dr Engkasan Inchang, Kumbong Garit, Tommy Laman, Marjuki Juli, Mohd. Firdaus Abdullah @ Malis, Saban Jawa, Vensent Ganang, Sain Datok, Abdul Rashid Yaakub, Mohd Isselahuddin Kameri, Mohamad Iskandar Mohamad Usop, Langgong Wasam, Julkepli Net, Azhar Hipni, Wat Ramba, Charles Aloysius Lisu, Jackson Joy Joll, Malsiron Rogikin, Antau Sampao, Wan Fauzi Wan Ismail, Ayuradiman Bujang, Dr Roziah Mohamad Ali, Dr Corella Stephen, Tay Bui Kiaw, Inja Hellegers Achong, Ajing Kartini Mohamad, Jessica Ayom, Aishah Mohamad Ali, Hartini Sinow, Majani Hossen, Wong Mee Leng, Siti Rohanie Yusof, Jestina Teresa Kaben, Zurina Md Amin, Nursyarmilla Binti Jeruis, Ajiah Hamjah, and Diana Mira Edward Baja.
The Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak, Ahli Bintang Sarawak (ABS), was awarded to Keir Sulang Ujai, Jimbau Ena, Yong Yaw Vui, Chieng Boung Onn, Ling Kiat Sung, Ting Huong Ngie, Garit Bakok, Ladi Bujit, Tiong Ching Mee, Tiong Yong Kuong, Jimmy De Rozario @ Abdul Rahman, Lim Hong Hui, Augustine Birai, Awing Igo, Kapok Ngumbang, Chan Phan Chan, Christopher Ugot Nyaring, Dagang Muran, Empang Eba, Jack Ambau, Agan Luat, Kamarau Agat, Empin Baong, Gani @ Swithern Gani Lindang, Wong Kie Yong, Tang Tung Kwang, Narawi Spawi, Jubang Kamah, Mohamad Arhman Ahmad Mahdi, Tading Kalan, James Berok Rukam, Cliff Unting, Jana Kijun, Langat Batang, Manggang Nyaun, Morris Nyanong, Sibat Angkamat, Tiken Gon, Udin Nasat, Andrew Rajau Ansam, Wong Hock Tiung, Tukang Jarah, Kunol Lasa, Langan Limping, Medani Brain, Mujah Kayan, Sating Bundan, Razlie Man, Suhaimi Abd Rashid, and Dawi Jinggong.
Other recipients include Lim Choon Chai, Ngiam Sie Ming, David Wong Hieng Chhiung, Wong Tin Kwong, George Tang, Thomas Lagan Busang, Umin Meringai, Besiri Keri, Japar Sidek Baba, Johari Mahali, Mohd Senusi @Mohd Saupi Brahim, Mohamad Anis Ili, Siri Narudin, Awang Narudin Awang Osman, Luhat Anyop, Raymond Suke, Law Hien Yii, William Rambong Nuing, Liew Geok Choon @ Liew Nyuk, Liew Muk Moi, Ng Ah Lan, Chan Ru Shya, Kong Siew Kim, Simbah Engong, Nai Manggie, Ting Siew Ing, Donna Petrus Ngelai, Helen Manjan Atong, Roselen Tom Niah Udin @ Haniah Udin, Senowatie Henghak, Hajijah Bohari, Dayangku Adenah Pangiran Joll, Marini Juraibi, Hellen Mawa, Wong Moi Siong, Nunsong Kalang, Wong Lu Ping, Kiing Hie Ling, Surat Kudi (on behalf of the late Jampi Iran).
Meanwhile, the Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak, Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (ABK), was awarded to Azmani Juneh, followed by Ling Bee Chong, Gary Sia Yik Kiong, Omar Wing, Mohd Bakri Mohd Yusoff, Pengiran Saifudzin Pengiran Mahtar, Siaw Kheng Tok @ Siaw Tin Chu, Yeo Wan Hui, Yudep Apoi, August Abet, Bandar Sangau, Bernabas Rayon, Budum Marong, Embark Tani, Enggong Muari, Janang Silang, Julius Lingga, Kelau Matong, Ngindang Minggat, Rantai Melin, Richard @ Yusop Engkeng, Segan Jubin, Tang Ung Seng, Ali Seredin, Lakun Laga, Suhaili Sepawi, Solhi Hassan, Halman Ahmad, Abang Hashim Abang Solhi, Jeffery Alim, Nawot Juwok, Kiroh Ngabong, Lim Eng Hock, Nicholas Mering Kulleh, Saging Bit, Taboh Saweng, Jamil Akel, Radzuan Osman, Achong Batat, Thiagarajan Govindan, Budit Along, Jak Nyua, Mathews Chuat Seribu, Johari Majid, Nazzim Bahani, Ronald James, Tay Mui Hong, Vincent Lau Chii Loong, Juta @ Jailah Jana, Mastiah Ahmad, Hasiah Sudin, Rahmah @ Rajmah Mohamad Baderi, Jamelah Imit, Loritta Murni Sirat, Wong Eng Siong, Wong Hiong Tie, Selah Jugi, and Serani Eli.
The Pingat Pentadbiran Awam kategori Pingat Perkhidmatan Terpuji (PPT) was awarded to Sub-Inspector Jeberi Drawi, Murad Ngadimun, Awang Hasarudin Awang Mohamad, Mahari Abdul Rahman, Abdul Malek Wahab, Asim Serong, Ibrahim Mahlim, Dennis Dunggat, Jua Daud, Senelus Maja, Tie Loung Poh, Thompson Jerry Simon, Rumpang Tinggi, Gelau Sungei, Japeriden Othman, Rambli Ali, Awang Hep Awang Bujang, Dana @ Zainal Achin, Suhaili Mohidi, Stephen @ William Ilop, Bawing Randi, Laurence Mbok, Joseph Laga, Nyanggau Jugah, Abdul Mutalif Ja’afar, Abdul Taip Musa, Khalid Aini, Syahrulizan Madian, Mustapa Erol, Norudin Ribi, Malik Sahari, Eloni Mahsin @ Mashin, Ishak Dahlan, Mohd Johari Abdullah, Busrah Mejah, Zainudin Zawawi, Mohamad Junaidi, Nor Mohamad, Japar Mahdar, Chua Hock Siong, Dennis Stenley Tunggay, Steven Gadis Nak Nyua, Adan Lasan, James Alow Bunya, Nabau Saging, Segalang Jawan, Anna Anddress Emau, Alexander Steward Sawing, Lee Geliga, Downie Uma, Rahman Adenan, Hussain Abdul Ghani, Mohd Harfizan Madinil, Sa’adi Latip, John Chukit, Charles Entigu Christopher Jabu, Micheal Wilson Unting, Choo Kheng Chuan, Sia Chee Siong, Ang Kok Ping, Affendy Anssam, Tie Sing Yiin, Siew Jun Kim, Mastia Jaini, Siti Rokhaiya Biollah, Maliza Othman, Ariena Borhan, Siti Aminah Kushairi, Medinah @ Medinah Sanai Marzuki, Halimah Keladan, Kusmah Sanai Marzuki, Norfarany Abdul Mutalib, Hasinah Norsah, Madeline Kadir, Hanidah Baijuri, Saimah Arbi, Elizabeth Carudan Geringu, Ngayan @ Ngayun Nira, Helen Yeo, Siun Ored, Rosmiati Abdullah @ Rose Linda Tira, Marina Omar, Lynda Ganui, Monica Medan Nyareng, Ting Sii Yew, Becky Lau Hie Hee, Hazlinda Halim, Kiu Siing Siong, Ling Mee Hung, Teh Guak Kim @ Gueh Kim, Kee Ket Hong, Roziah Yusop, and Masstiah Mohidin.
The same award was also given to Leli Dana, Caroline Menin Genta, Jacklyn Apah Rantai, Normawiti Hossen, Josephine Wen Ming Chew, Chang Leh Na, Hajijah Wahab, Rajenah Sedi, Amela Reduan, Noorashikin Rosli, Wee Hui Ping, Sulan Tang, Anne Dorothy Silvester, Jenny Sijau, Saimah Lani, Lim Guat Choon, Magdline Eddie Saga, Sudan Anggau, Susie Sindan Martin Engkujang, Elizabeth Pius Kuha, Veralynn Bangan Ujan, Rosita Openg, Madiana Jaafar, Fatimah Taha, Gatha Riyu, Hunyang Sageng, Sandhora Hazmi, Lucia Luly Ngipa (on behalf of the late Simpang Kuda).
The awards continued with the Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak bagi Bentara Bintang Sarawak (BBS) to Abang Ali Abang Mohtar, Musa Jubili, Mohd Fitri Abdullah, Rih Bujang, Fanna Kiprawi, Abang Abdul Wahab Abang Kipwari, Aton Tar, Borhanadin Atim, Hadaran Ahmad, Meharat Muhi, Abdullah Mahani, Aji Kasa, David Bansa, Lidam Jayan, Onyo Leju, John Jelma, Kebing Sang, Tangai Jubang, Chou Kok Jin, Samail @ Ismail Jamin, Medlie Moss, Sopian Ninggal, Mulyadi Johan, Suhaili Arip, Abdul Nazhar Mohd Osman, Derwis Napis, Jamain Abang, Warahap @ Wahab Jambol, Kalon Jihing, Norjan Liau, Tahir Taip, Jalai Sangai, Lawan Naia, Nulai Tutuon, Kissinger Tutong, Dennis Lani, Bali Medang, Sintan Jelani, Empati Untol, Jesy George Mitol, Panjan Usek, Liban Guang, Ling Nie Hoe, Serit Ipol, Endy Ading, Wan Sarbi Wan Serib, Bujang Sabang, Richard Ugap, Edward @ Naing Janggat, Kederi Yusof, Hamidon Masbah, Abdullah Sapawie, Mohamad Salleh Sahari, Yusmandy Abu Talip, Deni Salleh, Belayong Ayong, Stephen Sadan, Sia Yiik Kong, Mohamad Madzihi Bolhi, Abdul Rahman Suhaili, Karim Kapot, Zuliskandar Bujang, Madehie Zain, Mohamad Terang Wasli, Hamid Mon, Mohamad Perpateh Abet, and Ismail Sekan, Hamli Matusan, Abdul Halim Yahya, Mohd Adruce Abdullah, Nor Lee Jahawi, Saini Selet, Abdul Jalal Kadri, Wahid Pani, Philip Mamut, Tong @ Tuni Poh, Neil Bajok, Chua Su Hock, Ling Liong Hing, Jeffery Thomas Mundam, Joinis Kasa, Clement Jackoi @ Clement Naing, Lau King Ling, Dinggai Ajot, Yik Siew Ing, Goh Kee Seng, Alan Lau Chee Seng, Ragai Salang, Midan Rimau, Sere’ie Seri, Muhamad Syukri Razali (on behalf of the late Razali Dayok), Cindy Uson Lian, Hajijah Ismail, Zaimah Abdullah, Sara Abdullah, Jaleha Sabli, Margretta Tujang, Rengayan Ngumbang, Sayu Bandang, Roslina Annuar, Doris Laing @ Bang Laing, Jamilah Abdullah, Sharifah Sabtuiah Wan Bujang, Hasanah Abdullah, Tijan Mayang Mada, Monica Unyang Seng, Jennifer Sukor @ John, Zuria Razali, Napisah @ Robiah Hasbi, Jamieah Rosli, Ummu Hani Junaidi, Agnes Lahung Ajeng, Seliah Tambi, Kathleen Kelinah Sapit, Roseline Punga Ladi, Silo Jaro, Misi Sawong, Yek Leh Hua, Wong Chiew Sieng, Chiew Mee Lin, and Ganjar Jegong.
Also present were Wan Junaidi’s wife Toh Puan Sri Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai, Minister of Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapa’ee, Deputy State Secretary (Administration) Datuk Buckland Bangik, Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata and Sibu Resident Abang Mohamad Porkan Abang Budiman.